Mirah vs Shilo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shilo

Boy #1,670 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"peaceful, tranquil"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English-speaking Hebrew African American American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,670
Total SSA Count
101
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Shi, Lo

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Mirah Rank #5,237
Shilo Rank #1,670

Shilo is more popular, ranked #1670 vs #5237 for Mirah.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Mirah ___

  • Mirah Rose
  • Mirah Jane
  • Mirah Claire
  • Mirah Elise
  • Mirah Grace
  • Mirah Wren

Shilo ___

  • Shilo James
  • Shilo Lee
  • Shilo Forest
  • Shilo River
  • Shilo Ezra
  • Shilo Cade

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Mirah

Lyra Sera Zara Ezra Elias

If you choose Shilo

Sage River Wren Milo Indigo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mirah or Shilo more popular?

Shilo is more popular, ranked #1670 compared to Mirah at #5237 in the United States.

What do Mirah and Shilo mean?

Mirah means "sea, ocean" (Sanskrit origin). Shilo means "peaceful, tranquil" (Hebrew origin).

Are Mirah and Shilo boy or girl names?

Mirah is primarily a girl name. Shilo is primarily a boy name.

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